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Introduced
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
In Committee
07/30/2024
07/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prohibit oil and gas leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf off the coast of New England.
AI Summary
This bill, the New England Coastal Protection Act, prohibits the Secretary of the Interior from issuing any leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in the Outer Continental Shelf off the coasts of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. This aims to protect the coastal regions of New England from potential environmental damage and disruption related to offshore oil and gas activities.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (10)
Sheldon Whitehouse (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Angus King (I),
Ed Markey (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (on 07/30/2024)
Bill Topics
Energy
- ‐ Natural Gas and Oil
Environment
- ‐ Coastal and Marine Issues
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4852/all-info | 07/31/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4852/BILLS-118s4852is.pdf | 08/30/2024 |
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